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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.28, 1,190.37 and 428.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.28, 1,190.37 and 428.06 is: 642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.28 : 1,190.37 = 428.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.28/1,190.37 = 428.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.28x = 1,190.37 × 428.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.28x = 509,549.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,549.78/793.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.33

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